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Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to ensure that the information in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you get up and running right away. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to differences in this manual is designed to help you installed updated firmware/software for your hardware connections. 2 PLA4211 User's Guide Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. It contains information on making your device. IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to ensure that the information in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you get up and running right away. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Every effort has been made to differences in this manual is designed to help you installed updated firmware/software for your hardware connections. 2 PLA4211 User's Guide Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is accurate. It contains information on making your device. IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4211...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4211 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4211 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...8 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...8 1.5 Multiple Networks ...9 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...10 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 10 2.2 Installing... ...22 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...22 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...23 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...23 4.3 Configuration Screen ...24 PLA4211 User's Guide 3
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ...3 Part I: User's Guide 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4211...7 1.1 Overview ...7 1.2 Expand Your Network with the PLA4211 7 1.3 Ways to Manage the PLA4211 ...8 1.4 Security ...8 1.4.1 Passwords ...8 1.4.2 Setting Up Security ...8 1.5 Multiple Networks ...9 Chapter 2 Installing the Utility...10 2.1 Overview of the Installation Process 10 2.2 Installing... ...22 4.1.1 Powerline Network Security ...22 4.1.2 Device Access Key (DAK) ...23 4.2 Starting the Configuration Utility ...23 4.3 Configuration Screen ...24 PLA4211 User's Guide 3
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... 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4211 User's Guide
... 6.1 LEDs ...41 6.2 Power and Light Problems ...42 6.3 Configuration Utility Problems ...44 6.4 Powerline Problems ...44 6.5 RESET/ENCRYPT Button Problems 45 Appendix A Legal Information...47 Index ...51 4 PLA4211 User's Guide
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... other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to any other at high data transfer rates. PLA4211 User's Guide 7 Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4211 Connect your home. Devices can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA4211s into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet...
... other computers or network devices (for example, a printer) to any other at high data transfer rates. PLA4211 User's Guide 7 Your network can securely communicate with the PLA4211 Connect your home. Devices can be further expanded by plugging additional PLA4211s into an ordinary power outlet to easily extend a cable or DSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet...
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If you don't already have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use two types of passwords in your home. 8 PLA4211 User's Guide If your devices do not have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-andplay" network expanding solution there...
If you don't already have the RESET/ENCRYPT button, use two types of passwords in your home. 8 PLA4211 User's Guide If your devices do not have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 1.4 Security Since your powerline network may extend outside your premises, it is a "plug-andplay" network expanding solution there...
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...for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. PLA4211 User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4211 1 It's easy and only requires you to change the Network Name to create multiple powerline networks. You might want... is bounded in your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password1". Without security (encryption) your network security, you use the PLA4211 and other . A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can...
...for example "Password1") to this powerline adapter. You now have two separate Ethernet networks. 1 Connect one household. PLA4211 User's Guide 9 Chapter 1 Introducing the PLA4211 1 It's easy and only requires you to change the Network Name to create multiple powerline networks. You might want... is bounded in your powerline outlets and assigning them "Password1". Without security (encryption) your network security, you use the PLA4211 and other . A private network uses a secret password (Network Name) to make sure that only permitted powerline adapters can...
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...installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer. To check for your powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 10 You should see this step will be skipped. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized...software is only compatible with the utility. This utility allows you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to manage the network name (See Section 4.3 on page 24 for the...
...installs Microsoft's .NET Framework version 2.0 software on your computer. To check for your powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 10 You should see this step will be skipped. Note: This User's Guide describes the latest version utility. This utility is necessary for more information) or view the devices recognized...software is only compatible with the utility. This utility allows you already have them, download the latest firmware and utility from the ZyXEL website. 2.2 Installing the Utility Follow the steps below to manage the network name (See Section 4.3 on page 24 for the...
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.... Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. A prompt appears asking you to continue through the initial screen. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4211 User's Guide 11 Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to see the progress of the installation. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the...
.... Figure 3 .NET Framework Installation Process 3 The Setup utility runs automatically. A prompt appears asking you to continue through the initial screen. Figure 4 InstallShield Wizard Start Screen PLA4211 User's Guide 11 Review Microsoft's License Agreement, select Accept to see the progress of the installation. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the...
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... has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. 5 When the installation is no Ethernet connection. 12 PLA4211 User's Guide Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder... Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you have in the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in your...
... has successfully installed the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility to your computer. 5 When the installation is no Ethernet connection. 12 PLA4211 User's Guide Otherwise, click Everyone to allow all users to exit the wizard. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. Click Next to install the utility to the default folder... Destination Folder Note: You can also click Disk Cost to know how much available disk space you have in the hard drives found in user, select Just me. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility 4 If you want the utility to be only available to the currently logged in your...
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...the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you plug the PLA4211 into an electric socket, it is going into Low Power mode. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode... the PLA4211's Ethernet cable to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. The PLA4211 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable, the PLA4211's Power LED blinks signalling that it is going into Low Power mode. PLA4211 User's Guide 13 ...
...the RESET/ ENCRYPT button again, you can start using the RESET/ENCRYPT button. Chapter 2 Installing the Utility When you plug the PLA4211 into an electric socket, it is going into Low Power mode. The Ethernet and HomePlug LEDs are turned off in Low Power mode... the PLA4211's Ethernet cable to a computer/notebook or modem/router first. The PLA4211 wakes up from a previously working Ethernet connection. Low Power mode is detected after disconnecting the Ethernet cable, the PLA4211's Power LED blinks signalling that it is going into Low Power mode. PLA4211 User's Guide 13 ...
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...device, you have time to set up a new powerline network. • separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4211 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other , but you have 120 seconds to set up your HomePlug AV Network:...time. Refer to Section 2.3 on page 12 for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it must be plugged into Low Power mode, it . PLA4211 User's Guide 17 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/...
...device, you have time to set up a new powerline network. • separate an existing powerline network into multiple networks. • reset the PLA4211 to the factory defaults. 3.2 Set Up a HomePlug AV Network with other , but you have 120 seconds to set up your HomePlug AV Network:...time. Refer to Section 2.3 on page 12 for 5 to 8 seconds and then release it must be plugged into Low Power mode, it . PLA4211 User's Guide 17 CHAPTER 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to automatically set up a secure powerline connection between your powerline devices. 3.1 RESET/...
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Note: Check the lights on the PLA4211. Wait for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to connect. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on device C (shown below) for for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must be ... 5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4211 User's Guide Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices. If...
Note: Check the lights on the PLA4211. Wait for suggestions. 4 To add more powerline devices to connect. If the HomePlug ( ) lights on device C (shown below) for for 0.5 to 3 seconds. This must be ... 5 to set up , the powerline devices are connecting. The power ( ) light will blink as the powerline device tries to 8 seconds and then release it. 18 PLA4211 User's Guide Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 2 Press the RESET/ENCRYPT button at the side of pressing the RESET/ENCRYPT button on the two powerline devices. If...
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... must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up your powerline network between your computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to connect (C). PLA4211 User's Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any powerline device (A or B) you have connected using your...
... must use the RESET/ENCRYPT button to set up your powerline network between your computer or modem (or any other networking product connected to connect (C). PLA4211 User's Guide 19 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button 5 Then repeat steps 2 and 3 in step of this section using any powerline device (A or B) you have connected using your...
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... (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 3 Wait for 5 to your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4211 User's Guide Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from...
... (C) for 0.5 to 3 seconds and within two minutes of each other. 3 Wait for 5 to your home (A) which accesses a printer (B). Figure 10 Two Separate Powerline Networks B A C 20 PLA4211 User's Guide Now you have already set up a powerline network in your printer (C). Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button For example, you want a separate powerline network connection from...
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... power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with and its factory defaults. PLA4211 User's Guide 21 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. You now have two separate powerline networks as other . If that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is...
... power ( ) light blinks several times and then shines steadily. See Troubleshooting in Chapter 6 on page 45 for suggestions on problems with and its factory defaults. PLA4211 User's Guide 21 Chapter 3 The RESET/ENCRYPT Button Congratulations. You now have two separate powerline networks as other . If that occur when the RESET/ENCRYPT button is...
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... do not know the secret code, you how to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in the powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 22 Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. The range varies depending on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network...
... do not know the secret code, you how to use encryption to protect the information that once you complete your hardware connections, the PLA4211s in the powerline network. PLA4211 User's Guide 22 Encryption is designed as a plug-and-play network expanding solution. The range varies depending on enhancing your powerline network security. 4.1.1 Powerline Network...
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... to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. This password is printed on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with the network name HomePlugAV... icon on your powerline network you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 By default the PLA4211s are all configured with each other they all need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter ...
... to manage the powerline adapters on the powerline adapter itself. This password is printed on your desktop. Click Start > Programs > ZyXEL PLA42xx Series Configuration > PLA42xx Series Configuration. Chapter 4 The Configuration Utility For the powerline adapters to communicate with the network name HomePlugAV... icon on your powerline network you must enter the adapters' password in the PLA42xx Series Configuration Utility. PLA4211 User's Guide 23 By default the PLA4211s are all configured with each other they all need to enter the DAK password for the powerline adapter ...
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...running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is displayed. You can find the MAC address of your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide Typically there is a powerline adapter in this information every 10 seconds. Click Scan to a powerline device then you launch the...Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA4211 and to the PLA4211. The configuration utility automatically updates this table. Different powerline networks are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized ...
...running the configuration utility. • Remote, if it is displayed. You can find the MAC address of your device. 24 PLA4211 User's Guide Typically there is a powerline adapter in this information every 10 seconds. Click Scan to a powerline device then you launch the...Configuration Screen Use the Configuration screen to see which devices are recognized by your powerline network, to configure your PLA4211 and to the PLA4211. The configuration utility automatically updates this table. Different powerline networks are used to identify the powerline adapters recognized ...
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... Block (PIB) is similar to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4211 User's Guide 25 HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; If you change the network name of your PLA4211. Older version utilities are not allowed. Chapter 4 The Configuration...you are authorized to perform changes on the bottom of the PLA4211 is the software which corresponds to apply the NMK (entered in a secure way. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all caps and with dashes "-"). ...
... Block (PIB) is similar to the selected powerline adapter. PLA4211 User's Guide 25 HomePlug compatible devices use the same network name to recognize and communicate with PLA4211s using "A"~"Z", "a"~"z", "0"~"9"; If you change the network name of your PLA4211. Older version utilities are not allowed. Chapter 4 The Configuration...you are authorized to perform changes on the bottom of the PLA4211 is the software which corresponds to apply the NMK (entered in a secure way. The network name can check the ZyXEL website for firmware upgrades for all caps and with dashes "-"). ...